AACS’s Wall of Black Leaders and Scholars
Ralph Lightfoot2020-02-04T02:44:27+00:00The African American Cultural Society (AACS) continues to make great progress in revitalizing our beautiful center. Under the leadership of President Joe Matthews and our Board of Directors' Chair Edmund G. Pinto, Jr, we recently completed the painting of the entire interior, installed a new air conditioning system, installed a new picture-hanging system, thanks to Mr. Richard [...]
New Year’s Day Luncheon
Ralph Lightfoot2020-01-03T02:21:43+00:00What a great day at AACS. The people were great, the facility was great, and the food was simply outstanding. Most of the attendees went back for seconds! The caterer, Mr. Charles Mallory and his staff prepared a New Year's lunch with the appropriate food for the New Years' holiday: blackeyed peas, rice, greens, chicken, beef and [...]
Kwanzaa Celebration
Ralph Lightfoot2019-12-30T03:25:11+00:00The 2019 Kwanzaa celebration was held today December 29 at AACS. The event was well attended. "The Black Candle: A Kwanzaa Celebration" a film by M.K. Asante, Jr. narrated by Maya Angelou was presented. All seven core principles were presented today: Umoja (Unity): To strive for and to maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. [...]
AACS Spreads Holiday Cheer to Kids in Flagler by Jeroline D. McCarthy
Ralph Lightfoot2019-12-16T03:24:15+00:00Daytona Times The magical moments of Christmas were reflected on local children's faces during the recent 26th Holiday Gift-Giving event. It was a party that the AACS (African American Cultural Society) members threw to favor smiles of holiday joy from kids in Flagler County. It was delightfully festive with [...]
Garth C. Reeves, Newspaper Publisher, Dies at 100
Ralph Lightfoot2019-12-07T05:28:59+00:00He advanced the cause of civil rights through the venerable Miami Times, the city’s most influential black newspaper, which his father founded in 1923. Once you open the post, click here to read the obituary.
November Election Results
Ralph Lightfoot2019-12-01T04:14:06+00:00Subject: November 2019 Election Results Ballots for the election of three positions on the Board of Directors and for the election of four positions on the Executive Board of Officers were counted on November 21, 2019. The terms of office for those elected directors and officers are for three years and will commence on January 1, 2020. [...]
Pyramid Gets New Paint and Lettering
Ralph Lightfoot2019-12-01T03:26:07+00:00Our Pyramid has been painted and new lettering added. Please check it out on your next visit.
Maintence Reserve Fund Campaign Announced
Ralph Lightfoot2019-12-01T03:14:12+00:00AACS Board of Directors, Executive Board, Committee Chairs, and Budget & Finance Committee Members: the Maintenance Reserve Fund 2021 Campaign Report for October 2019 is attached. The Maintenance Reserve Fund current balance is inadequate to handle the present cost of major repairs, as well as costs for significant anticipated repairs over the next several years. The Fund 2021 Campaign is designed [...]
New Air Condition Installed
Ralph Lightfoot2019-12-01T03:34:24+00:00We excited to announce the installation of five new air conditions units. You can schedule your event and the cool comfort of the AACS facility.